Protective orders; assesses civil penalty. (SB721)
Introduced By
Sen. Lynwood Lewis (D-Accomac)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Protective orders; civil penalty. Assesses a $50 civil penalty upon a protective order respondent for protective orders issued under the Code sections that allow a protective order to be issued for up to two years. The civil penalty shall be paid into the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund and used for the creation and maintenance of local domestic violence shelters. Amends § 16.1-279.1, § 19.2-152.10, § 9.1-116.1, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/22/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16104256D |
| 01/22/2016 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 02/01/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Courts of Justice (9-Y 6-N) (see vote tally) |